10 AM
East Beach Volleyball
East Beach nets · Active
East Beach has permanent volleyball courts along the strand -- drop-in games happen daily through summer.
7:44 PM
sun-timed
Stearns Wharf Sunset Walk
Stearns Wharf · Sunset
The classic SB evening -- walk to the end of Stearns Wharf with a glass of local wine and watch the Channel Islands catch the last light.
Old Spanish Days Fiesta
The biggest event on the SB calendar -- five days of flamenco, parades, rodeo and music celebrating the city's Spanish and Mexican heritage.
Santa Barbara Wine Festival
The oldest wine festival in California, held on the waterfront with pours from over 100 Santa Barbara County wineries.
Santa Barbara International Film Festival
11 days of screenings, tributes and awards that put Santa Barbara on the map each winter. The Arlington Theatre is the main venue.
see you out there
Real recurring local happenings — schedules can change, so check the venue. Sun-timed events track each day’s real sunset and the countdown runs on the live local clock.